September 2016 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 11. M C F N
ASMFC Atlantic Herring Section Modi- fi es Area 1A’s Trimester 2 Landing Days The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission’s Atlantic Herring Section (Section) members from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts met via con- ference call on Wednesday July 20, 2016 to discuss Area 1A (inshore Gulf of Maine) days out measures for Trimester 2 (June 1 to September 30). The call was initiated to discuss increased eff ort in the fi shery and equitable fi shing opportunities. As of July 18, 2016, 41.3% of the Area 1A Trimester 2 quota (19,480 mt) had been harvested. Section members, with input from
industry, modifi ed the days out eff ort con- trol measures for Area 1A Trimester 2 as follows: July 24 through September 30: Vessels may land herring two (2) consec- utive days a week until further notice. All other days are designated as days out of the fi shery (e.g., vessels may not land herring). Vessels in the State of New Hampshire
and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may land herring starting at 12:01 a.m. on Mondays up to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesdays. Vessels in the State of Maine may land herring starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays up to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Two landing days will become eff ective
beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 and will remain in place until changed by additional notice. Please contact Ashton Harp, Fish-
ery Management Plan Coordinator, at 703.842.0740 or
aharp@asmfc.org for more information.
NOAA Recommends $9 Million in Funding for Community-based Habitat Restoration
17 projects, of which 6 are in the Greater Atlantic Region, will improve protected species recovery and support sustainable fi sheries
NOAA is recommending $9 million in funding for 17 coastal and marine habitat restoration projects for its 2016 Commu- nity-based Restoration Program, as part of agency eff orts to support healthy ecosys- tems and resilient coastal communities. The recommended projects, in 10 states
and territories, range from coral reef resto- ration in Florida to fi sh passage improve- ments in California. In the Greater Atlantic region, there are four recommended projects in Massachusetts, one in Maine, and one in Maryland. This year’s projects will restore habitat
for a variety of coastal and marine species, including three of NOAA Fisheries’ highly at-risk “Species in the Spotlight” - Atlantic salmon, Central California Coast coho, and
Sacramento River winter-run Chinook. Projects will also concentrate on habitat improvement in two of NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas - Puerto Rico’s Culebra Island, and West Hawaii - where agency and partner eff orts can come together to yield communi- ty and environmental benefi ts. “These restoration projects are a win-
win for the environment and surrounding communities,” said Pat Montanio, director of the NOAA Fisheries Offi ce of Habitat Conservation. “When we make smart in- vestments in habitat restoration, we not only help sustain fi sheries and recover protected resources, we also use these projects to provide additional benefi ts, like protecting coastal communities from fl ooding and ero- sion, and boosting local economies through increased recreational opportunities.” This year marks the 20th anniversary
of the Community-based Restoration Pro- gram, which was established in 1996 and authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006. Since the program’s beginning, NOAA has provided more than $140 million to implement more than 2,000 habitat restoration projects, all through strong partnerships with more than 2,500 organizations. Through the program and the Magnuson-Stevens Act, NOAA and its partners are helping to create healthy habitats and resilient fi sh populations in the United States. At this point in the selection process, the
application approval and obligation of funds is not fi nal. Each of the 17 applications is being “recommended” and is not a guaran- tee of funding. Final approval is subject to funding availability as well as fi nal review and approval by both the NOAA Grants Management Division and Department of Commerce Federal Assistance Law Divi- sion. Applicants should expect to receive formal notifi cation of award approval by October 1. Details about the 17 projects recom-
mended for funding are available on the NOAA Fisheries Offi ce of Habitat Conser- vation website.
Approximately $10 million available for fi sheries projects
New process provides more guidance for Saltonstall-Kennedy grant applicants NOAA Fisheries is announcing the
availability of approximately $10 million in funding for projects focusing on sustainable fi sheries and coastal fi shing communities. Also, changes to how stakeholders
apply for the grants--the 2017 round of NOAA’s Saltonstall-Kennedy grants--will help applicants sharpen their submissions for greater success.
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License no. ___________ The new “pre-proposal” process asks
applicants to briefl y show the technical merits and relevance of their project before they submit a full proposal. Applicants will then either be encouraged to submit a full proposal or given feedback on how to improve their submission. A pre-proposal is required in order to be eligible to submit a full proposal. “The Saltonstall-Kennedy grants are
one of the primary ways NOAA Fisheries supports fi sheries and fi shing community research each year,” said Eileen Sobeck, assistant NOAA administrator for fi sheries. “We want to make sure all stakeholders interested in applying and have fresh ideas about improving fi sheries sustainability and coastal community resilience are well-in- formed about the application process.” This new process builds upon improve-
ments made to the program in 2016 which increased transparency and expanded stake- holder participation in the review process. Proposals undergo a rigorous evaluation process, including extensive technical re- view both within the agency and by an ex- ternal constituent panel before fi nal agency review. To be considered for 2017 funding,
projects should advance research in one of the following focus areas: Marine aquacul- ture; Fishery data collection; Techniques for reducing bycatch and other adverse impacts; Adapting to climate change and other long term ecosystem change; Sus- tainable seafood promotion, development,
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and marketing; Socio-economic fi sheries research; and Advancing fi sheries science in U.S. territories, including research into enhancing annual catch limits and ecosys- tem-based fi shery management The 2017 deadline for pre-proposals
is September 20, 2016. Information on eligibility and application requirements can be found at
www.grants.gov and the Saltonstall-Kennedy grant program web- site. NOAA will hold online webinars to introduce the new application process and address questions this August. President Eisenhower signed the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, authored by U.S. senators Leverett Saltonstall and John F. Kennedy, the future president, both of Mas- sachusetts, in 1954. Its grants have been a key source of funding for innovative and collaborative projects that advance eff orts
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